Episodes

Holly is joined for this episode with Yvonne Marchese and it's clear their are many parallels in the exploration of what it means to bloom later in life and how much of a need there is to redefine society's (and our) ideas when it comes to retirement and learning beyond 50. Listen as Holly and Yvonne discuss: Doing what you can, with what you have, where you are. Finding meaning after physical challenges which kick you in the pants and allowing for a change of mindset. The power and energetic b...

Within this episode Holly comes together with Lori Tainter, who easily exudes vibrancy, energy and how to emerge in your midlife with confidence and flair. Lori helps you transform into your most beautiful self with everyday simple and fun make-up tips, including fun and engaging Instagram reels. Listen as Holly and Lori talk about: Changing the 50's mentality and letting go of what other people think and growing confidence in yourself in the 3rd half of life allows you to inspire yourself and ...

Setting daily intentions increases your chances of being productive and successful. The daily intentions are a road map for your day. Over the past year, I have fine-tuned this process and it has proven successful for my daily life as well as my business. The process is quick, simple, and easy to include in your morning routine. I divide my exaggerated to-do-list into 3 categories: 1. What MUST be done today. 2. What SHOULD be done today. 3. What COULD be done another day. Listen as I explain ...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn, Holly is joined with Theo Acker who talks about her grief and her current healing process. Theo knows firsthand the importance of sharing the hurt, as she lost her mother in a tragic farming accident in July of 2019. Listen as Holly and Theo talk about: How grief is different for everyone. When your life changes in an instant through unimaginable tragedy. Growing up with a parent who is deaf and the challenges and lessons that come alongside that. ...

On this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly Totten joins Amy Lazare. Amy Lazare has been a lifelong entrepreneur who's built her career helping others succeed, recently she went from business builder to business owner and shares her journey throughout that process. Join Holly and Amy as they discuss: How your identity is tied up into what you do for a living. That the decisions you make affect the rest of your life. Falling forward and realizing you are unstoppable. Appreci...

Holly Totten and Beth Rozier join the Podcast for this episode and share many laughs, wisdom and connect together through shared stories and wisdom. Beth has had many career journeys from co-developing and running a Landscape Architecture company, to an intensive job as a Medical Device Rep and finally landing her dream job as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar. Holly and Beth touch on: Starting over after divorce and how that can completely redesign your desires and direction moving forward. ...

Melissa has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast from the start and joins with Holly to chat about Hopeful Simplicity and a Less Stress Lifestyle that centers around Organizing. Melissa advocates for those who feel overwhelmed and unorganised, mentioning that we are not messy, we are not lazy, we just have not found our style. Listen as Melissa and Holly discuss: Trying to parent from a place of resentment, overload, stress and anger - how we can allow our chil...

Join Holly alongside Dr Shelley Nash this week as they talk about feeling confident from the inside out. The clothes and styles we choose run a lot deeper than just the clothes in our wardrobe. Clothes help you feel more confident and become part of you when working in synergy with each other. Dr Nash explores this concept and her transformational coaching system that helps women break free from their past, inner blocks, and self-criticism. Helping them to the become the woman of their dreams. ...

Michelle Fletcher and Holly Totten have known each other for close to 30 years, living in the same town, working in the same school and creating a friendship which you can hear illuminates throughout the episode. Michelle's goal is to help people regain their life back and start dreaming and living their life on purpose again. Listen as Michelle and Holly discuss: Emotional eating and habits to learn so you are less likely to give into eating your emotions away with a bag of popcorn. When you'r...

Joan Hale and Holly Totten have a lot in common, including both powerfully emerging as Breast Cancer survivors which has built a stronger tenacity and drive as a result. A big part of Joan's achievements and ability to come through stronger has been the support of her friends. Listen as Joan and Holly discuss: - Being orphaned as a teenager and having no choice but to stay at a boarding school and be cared for by nuns. - How to surround yourself with a network of friends in times of need. - Bei...

Jodi Schilling, the Good Mom Coach and host of The Good Mom Podcast, joins me in an honest conversation about navigating her family's walk into acceptance. She discusses how acceptance played a huge role in mental health challenges, learning challenges, and addiction. Jodi explains how she approached life, learned self-acceptance, and how she is embracing midlife. Jodi is on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at goodmomcoach, and her email is http://www,goodmomcoach.com.

Nina Obier talks us through several aspects of life, including worry, joy, wisdom, and change personally and as an entrepreneur. This conversation is warm and inviting as Nina explains how her life has changed through the years and what she is doing as she embraces midlife. Nina is an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Success Simplified. Listen to this conversation and see why Nina is described as having the wisdom of a 90-year-old with the energy of a 9-year-old.

Resilience Coach and founder of Systemic Evolution, Aurora J. Miller, dives into serious talk about handling stress and anxiety. She discusses the science behind these feelings and helps us understand why we feel how we sometimes do. 3 B's of Stress and Anxiety Management- Long slow deep breaths Butterfly Hugs Bouncing Aurora walks us through this exercise that provides immediate relief from stress and anxiety, and it can even lower your blood pressure. Aurora teaches us how to #GetWhelmed and g...

Kahlil Gibran said, "When you are born, your work is placed in your heart." This podcast was born out of the pivotal moments of my life that spurred questions and eventually answers. We all go through things in our lives. Finding the work that was placed in your heart, even though it might look different as we grow older, is so important. Follow me as I share my story and the stories of others. You just might find what's waiting for you in the 3rd half of your life through this inspiration.

Patty DeDurr was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20's. As she grew older, she had several friends and family receiving ADHD diagnoses which spurred her journey for advocacy and education. She is the CEO of Sensing Greatness to provide strategies for ADHD'ers to instill independence with daily activities and schooling. Patty's mission is to instill confidence in all neurodiverse children and adults to reach for the stars and be unique and amazing. Join me for a great conversation about ADHD and what...

Cathy Derksen, the founder of Inspired Tenacity, discusses being willing to give up who you are today to become who you want to be. Her mission is to create a cycle of wealth and success among women around the world. Cathy is a wealth and success coach, a five-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, and an international speaker. Join in for a great conversation.

We are surrounded by words in conversations, music, television shows, videos, reels, and on and on. These words impact our thinking, self-beliefs, how we feel and act towards others, and so much more. Listen in as I relate two times that words played a massive role in my life and my views on how words can affect your life.

Lynda Sunshine West shares her story, including how running away from home for an entire week at the age of 5 eventually helped shape her into the person she is. She is the founder of Women Action Takers. Her mission is to empower women to write, publish, and market their books to amplify their voices. Join me in listening to the powerful advice she has to offer any woman, but especially those who are in midlife and trying to figure out who they are.

Hearing Missy Holder and getting to know a little about her, I knew I wanted her to be my first guest. After dealing with her husband's leukemia diagnosis, she transformed from being a perfectionist to understanding that taking imperfect action is the key to survival. Missy is the founder of Missy Holder Coaching and an Amazon #1 best-selling author. Using her 5 Step Imperfect Action Framework, Missy coaches and empowers women in midlife so they can live the lives of their dreams. Listen to Mi...

Kids grow up, retirement approaches, loved ones pass, circumstances change, and life happens. Teaching Yourself to Learn explores transitions in life, and through wisdom, experience, and hope, we will navigate this 3rd half of life.